Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dayereth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Dayereth took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears black trousers with yellow and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 270 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is red. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).